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Topic: 31" Darth Vader (Read 3943 times)

Man, I had no idea where to post about this, it's such a bizarre yet awesome item, but doesn;t really fit into a defined category.

But I finally saw the new JAKKS Pacific 31" Vader figure tonight at Walmart of all places, and damn that thing is impressive in person. I spent a long time on that aisle trying to figure out how I was going to be able to walk out without buying that, and after mentally rationalizing the price ("Hey, it's less than a dollar an inch!") and figuring out the biggest hurdle, where I would put it, I finally caved. For $29.97 it was just too hard to pass up. Seven points of articulation...

I heard a few snickers from people in the checkout line, but f em, this thing is crazy badass. Check it out!

I picked one of these up today, and for $30 I really dig it. There was really no good rationale for getting it- it may end up a birthday present for the nephew, or it may just take up residence in a corner of the basement. The price and size just made it too hard to resist.

I also would love to see a stormtrooper and fett. That would be enough though!

Can someone (ok, Jeff) who has seen these at CostCo confirm the price? Are they $29.99 like the Walmart version?

I really want to see this in person to figure out what the heck they did with his belt. The original has the saber hilt firmly attached to his belt. Since he doesn't wield two lightsabers, I am hoping they went back and resculpted that belt.

I really want to see this in person to figure out what the heck they did with his belt. The original has the saber hilt firmly attached to his belt. Since he doesn't wield two lightsabers, I am hoping they went back and resculpted that belt.